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Can the contraceptive pill regulate your periods if i haven't had a period in 3 months?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

It can: You may resume some form of menses on the pill, but its also perfectly safe and fine to not have a period on the pill.

Answered 9/14/2013

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